There would be no second-half collapse this time.
UNLV led from start to finish tonight, never allowing Colorado State to make a serious run and winning 87-80 at the Thomas & Mack Center.
Patrick McCaw led the Rebels (15-11, 6-7) with 20 points, and freshman Jalen Poyser scored a career-high 19 points. His previous best was 18 points.
Joe De Ciman scored 16 points to lead Colorado State (14-11, 6-6).
The Rebels have won back-to-back games after losing three in a row. They next play at Air Force on Tuesday.
UNLV avenged a 66-65 loss at Colorado State on Jan.